University Advancement Professional
Resume:
EUGENE VAN WYK
Windsor, ON
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Profile: University Advancement Professional
Employed in the Higher Education sector for the past 6 years, most recently in the capacity of Manager of Global Alumni Relations with a focus on student recruitment. Effective at working collaboratively across university faculties and divisions to ensure alumni engagement activities in strategic international markets are aligned and integrated with the university’s international student recruitment strategies. Skills & Abilities
Effective networker and relationship builder, excels in team and individual environments, works well under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication, proactive and driven by results. Work Experience
University of Toronto 2017 - 2020
Manager, Global Alumni Engagement: Student Recruitment - Employed as Manager of Global Alumni Engagement in the Division of University Advancement at the University of Toronto, with a focus on student recruitment.
Facilitating strategic partnerships: Ensuring ongoing successful collaboration between Alumni Relations, Office of Student Recruitment and the International Office on joint events and initiatives. Researching alumni prospects: Identifying appropriate alumni prospects and connecting them to volunteer and networking opportunities across the university (e.g.: as keynote speakers, event hosts, scholarship reviewers, joining regional alumni groups).
Engaging and stewarding alumni volunteers: Supporting student recruitment goals and strategic university priorities.
Networking events: Hosting student recruitment and alumni networking events in Canada and internationally. Alumni Databases: Utilizing Arbor, LiveAlumni to research alumni and iModules to create online event postings. Canadian Association for Community Living - Toronto 2017 Senior Development Officer (6-month maternity leave post) - Employed as a Senior Development Officer at the Canadian Association for Community Living head office in a fixed term contract, worked closely with President on all aspects related to fundraising
Fundraising: Worked on organization fund development, direct marketing campaigns and grant-based fundraising. Provide strategic direction for the organization in fundraising activities. Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify funding priorities.
Proposal writing: Completed project-based fundraising proposals. Donor Stewardship: Liaised with and provided feedback and reports to active and prospective donors. Prospecting for new donors: Researched potential donors (individual and corporate) and provided profiles for qualification to fund new and existing projects.
Board Liaison: Worked directly with Board on fundraising initiatives and meetings. Fundraising databases: Updated interactions with sponsors and donors on eTapestry (a Blackbaud product). Benevon: Trained in Benevon fundraising approach and hosted donor events. 2
University of Pretoria - South Africa 2013 - 2016
Senior Development Officer - Employed as a Senior Development Officer at the University of Pretoria (a leading research-intensive university with 75 000 students) as part of the Advancement division. One of a team of three Development Officers.
Fundraising: Part of the Advancement team which generated $ 25 000 000 in 2016 to support the university’s priorities. Strategized and collaborated with the office of the Vice-Chancellor on funding strategies and prospective donor approaches.
Proposal writing: Completed successful fundraising proposals for fundraising with a special focus on international Trusts and Foundations including: Mastercard Foundation, Andrew W Mellon Foundation, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Donor Stewardship: Liaised with and provided feedback and reports to active and prospective donors. Prospecting for new donors: Researched new donors to fund new and existing projects. Fundraising database: Maintained interactions of sponsors, donors and Alumni on an online database. Student mentoring and training: Worked with SRC, student interns and assisted with campaigns. Association for Autism - South Africa 2010 - 2013
Fundraiser - In charge of the fundraising and marketing functions of Association for Autism. Provided guidance to and collaborated with 4 partner organizations to develop their skills and resources. Fundraising: Generated funds to ensure the continuation of important organization activities. Proposal writing: Completion of successful fundraising proposals including, National Lotteries Board, National Youth Development Agency and BMW.
Donor relations: Collaborated with and provided feedback and reports to active and prospective donors. Strategic planning: Involved in strategic planning for the organization’s future growth and development. Events: Coordinated conferences, national events and awareness campaigns. Training: Capacity building and support to Non-Profit Organizations, schools, medical clinics and universities. Ebubeleni Social Investment – South Africa 2007 - 2010 Fundraiser - Worked as a fundraising consultant for 5 organizations and developed and implemented fundraising and marketing plans in order to generate income for organizations sustainability. Fundraising: Completed successful fundraising proposals and applications to raise funds and donations in kind for 5 NGO’s in the disability sector.
Marketing: Online marketing, printed media and public appearances Donor relations: Liaised with donors, made presentations, accompanied them on site visits and reported on received donations
Government Liaison: Worked with Departments of Health and Social Development and procured subsidies for one of my client organizations
Public relations: Provided support to organizations for successful and effective public relations and media involvement.
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Irene Homes – South Africa 2006 - 2007
Operations Manager - Ensured successful daily operational activities, synergy between staff and clients and generated income for the organization.
Workshop management: Responsible for the 5 staff and 30 disabled beneficiaries in the workshop on a daily basis.
Contract Management: Dealt with the business owners and ensured their satisfaction with the ongoing work and timeframes.
Marketing and fundraising: Sought and procured new business opportunities and generated an income for the organization.
Volunteer Experience
D.E.Cote Law – Windsor 2020
I volunteered with a member of the refugee panel for a period of 4 months. I assisted with the preparation of file documents and invoices and the recording of client interactions on the PC Law data management system. Sunhall Equestrian Centre – Amherstburg 2021
I volunteered as a videographer during the Windsor-Essex Cadora between June and October 2021. I filmed horse-riding competitions, created and maintained a Youtube page and ensure that all applications were converted into the correct format for online submission (as per to Covid regulations). Education
Courses and Personal Development
Microsoft Excel, Prospect Research, Protocol, Development Management Databases, Benevon 101 course, Re-a- Bua (diversity training), Time Management, Event Planning, Computer and Information Literacy, Toastmasters Public Speaking
University of Pretoria (South Africa)— Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree 1999 - 2002 Rhodes Business School (South Africa)— Advancement and Resource Mobilization certificate
University of Alberta (online) –- Indigenous Canada Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat, Social Media, Peoplesoft, Wealth-X, Development Manager (DEVMAN), E-tapestry 2014
2021
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